The Tale of Nokdu

The family of a young noble heir named Jeon Nok Du (Jang Dong Yoon) is attacked by a band of female assassins. During his pursuit of one of the members of this violent gang, Jeon Nok Du finds himself in a village that is populated entirely by widows!   Jeon Nok Du is forced to go undercover, disguising himself as a woman in order to evade detection while he searches for clues.   In the village, he encounters a woman named Dong Dong Ju (Kim So Hyun), who discovers his true identity. However, Dong Dong Ju is also hiding a secret – she has also run away from home.   Dong Dong Ju is fleeing from an ill-fated gisaeng (courtesan) apprenticeship. Although she is very adept at practical tasks, she is hopeless at singing, dancing, and the other artistic skills required of the gisaeng.   Will the unlikely duo succeed in keeping each others’ identities a secret? And what will happen when they begin developing romantic feelings for one another? This drama was based on a web-based comic series named Nok Du Jeon, by author Hye Jin Yang. The series ran from 2014 to 2018. “The Tale of Nokdu”, also known as Joseon Rom-com: Mung Bean Chronicles, is a 2019 kdrama series directed by Kim Dong Hwi. About The Tale of Nokdu “The Tale of Nokdu”, translated as “Mung Bean Pancake” or “Mung Bean Chronicles”, is a 2019 South Korean drama series based on a webtoon by Hye Jin Yang. It was rated the top ten most discussed kdramas when it was aired and was well-received by viewers, especially audiences within the age group of generation Z. The drama is set in the Joseon dynasty and largely focuses on Jeon Nok Du (played by Jang Dong Yoon), who disguises as a woman to enter a women-only village to find the truth of his birth. Frequently Asked Questions About The Mung Bean Chronicles How can I watch episodes of “The Tale of Nokdu”? You can enjoy episodes of “The Tale of Nokdu” by streaming online on the Viki website or the Viki application. Our application supports Roku, Android, Apple, Chromecast, and Fire TV devices.   How many episodes are there for “The Tale of Nokdu”? There are a total of 32 episodes for the Mung Bean Chronicles. Who is on the cast of “The Tale of Nokdu”? Lead actors on the cast of “The Tale of Nokdu” include Jang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, Kang Tae Oh, and Jung Joon Ho.